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Demographics in Fairfield West (2165)

Who lives in Fairfield West? The demographic profile below draws on ABS Census data to describe the population in terms of age structure, household types, income distribution, and housing tenure. For buyers, the most actionable signals are the proportion of owner-occupiers (which tends to correlate with property maintenance and community stability) and the median household income (which sets an upper bound on sustainable rent levels).

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Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Fairfield West · ABS Census 2021

Population12,981usual residents
Median age36years
Avg household3.4people
Household income$1,428 /wk
Median rent$440 /wk
Median mortgage$2,000 /mo
Housing tenure
34%Owned outright
28%With mortgage
35%Renting
2%Social housing
Dwelling mix
88%House
7%Semi
5%Flat / apt
Household composition
48%Couple + kids
18%Couple, no kids
18%Single parent
13%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

The proportion of renters in Fairfield West reflects both the housing type mix (units and smaller dwellings attract renters) and the economic accessibility of the suburb. A high renter proportion is normal and positive for investors; it can also indicate a younger, more transient population, which affects the character of the area and the tenant pool. Owner-occupier-dominated suburbs tend to have more stable communities and better-maintained streetscapes.

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